COCO is now Fueled Collective. We’re having some feelings.

Well, it’s official – we are now Fueled Collective. After 8+ years as COCO, we made the official switch today. You can read more about the reasons behind the change here.

In the scheme of things, this is actually a fairly superficial change. Other than the name and logo, very little will be different. If you were to visit us tomorrow, you’d be greeted by the same great staff. You’d see the same members working on their big ideas.

Nonetheless, it’s an emotional moment and causes us to gratefully remember the people and events that brought us here. We think about the early days of COCO, when coworking was a fledgling movement and most definitely not a multi-billion-dollar industry.

If you’ve been at COCO for some time, you might recognize some of the people and events we’ve listed below. The list is by no means comprehensive, so please forgive any omissions. (We’ll most likely add to the list as memories come back to us!)

It’s interesting to note that our earliest members weren’t interested in productivity, per se. Sure they had to get work done, but what drew them to COCO was an eagerness to meet like-minded people, folks who were also open, curious and engaged. Of course, as coworking has gone mainstream, that’s no longer the driving force. But for some of us it’s still the ideal.

Some people insist that coworking is really about commercial real estate. But we’ve never seen it that way. It always seemed to us that COCO served a need of a higher order – the desire to be known and to know others. To belong to a tribe of sorts. Even changing the name on the door will not alter this basic belief. If anything, the added social and hospitality focus of Fueled Collective will give us more ways to fulfill on the idea of helping people make connections, build relationships and then do great things with each other.

We are extremely grateful for everyone who made the COCO portion of the journey what it was. In the list below are some beautiful people who made our lives immensely richer. Thank you. Hope you can join us on the next leg of the trip!

What is Fueled Collective?

Fueled Collective is a shared workspace for growing businesses. We offer fully-furnished private and semi-private suites for groups, as well as dedicated desks and coworking memberships for individuals. Our plans give you access to multiple Fueled Collective locations, meeting venues and educational and social events.

One of just 11 in North America, Fueled Collective Minneapolis is a Google for Startups tech hub. We offer unique access to the Google for Startups network and special opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs. Learn More